Atonement Quote by Charles H. Spurgeon
““The doctrine of the atonement is to my mind one of the surest proofs of the divine inspiration of Holy Scripture. Who would or could have thought of the just Ruler dying for the unjust rebel? This is no teaching of human mythology, or dream of poetical imagination. This method of expiation is only known among men because it is a fact; fiction could not have devised it. God himself ordained it; it is not a matter which could have been imagined.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Doctrine of Atonement”, 1855
The atonement doctrine shows that divine inspiration is evident because only a deity could devise a just ruler dying for the unjust.
In simple terms: God’s plan of sacrifice proves divine truth.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the uniqueness of divine sacrifice.
Themes
theology
divine inspiration
atonement
faith
miracle
Mood
reverent
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
theological
apologetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal study
- teaching
- apologetics
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
divine justice
expiation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your understanding of justice?
- What does it mean for faith in scripture?
A Different Perspective
Human imagination cannot fully grasp divine sacrifice.
![“In the chapter on the nature of the atonement [in the book saving Calvinism] I argue that it is a mistake to think that penal substitution is the only option on the doctrine of atonement.” quote by Oliver D. Crisp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5fe/oliver-d-crisp-12863_arguing_in-the-chapter-on-the-nature-of-the-aton_377313.jpg)
